Learning to read is a foundational skill critical to success in school and life. Idaho’s <a href="https://www.lplearningcenter.org/" target="_blank">Lee Pesky Learning Center</a> created a pilot program to address students with bilingual learning needs at risk of being left behind as the pandemic altered education this year.The program, called Pathways to Literacy, is meant to support beginning readers who are latinx and english learners.Today’s guests:<ul>
<li>Evelyn Johnson, CEO, Lee Pesky Learning Center</li>
<li>Jack Johnson, program tutor</li>
<li>Maria Aguilar, parent of enrolled student</li>
</ul>

Learning to read is a foundational skill critical to success in school and life. Idaho’s Lee Pesky Learning Center created a pilot program to address students with bilingual learning needs at risk of being left behind as the pandemic altered education this year. The program, called Pathways to Literacy, is meant to support beginning readers who are latinx and english learners. Today’s guests: Evelyn Johnson, CEO, Lee Pesky Learning Center Jack Johnson, program tutor Maria Aguilar, parent of enrolled student

Learning to read is a foundational skill critical to success in school and life. Idaho’s <a href="https://www.lplearningcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lee Pesky Learning Center</a> created a pilot program to address students with bilingual learning needs at risk of being left behind as the pandemic altered education this year.The program, called Pathways to Literacy, is meant to support beginning readers who are latinx and english learners.Today’s guests:<ul>
<li>Evelyn Johnson, CEO, Lee Pesky Learning Center</li>
<li>Jack Johnson, program tutor</li>
<li>Maria Aguilar, parent of enrolled student</li>
</ul>

Ensuring Bilingual Idaho Kids Aren't Left Behind After The Pandemic

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Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app. Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make a donation</a> to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

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